A Land Rover is a Land Rover, right? Nope. Not even close. These days Land Rover offers no fewer than six distinct model lines. And that’s not even counting the core Defender range. That model has now been discontinued in preparation for the new version’s arrival. What’s more is that the British SUV manufacturer has offered even more variants over the course of its 70 years of history. The Defender alone (and the three series that preceded it) have bred more configurations than we’d care to count. They’ve included fixed-roof wagons, convertibles, and pickups; with two, three, four, or five doors; wheels or tracks; and more conversions than a riverside Baptist ministry. Add to that all the Discovery and Range Rover models that have rolled out over the years and you’re looking at a staggering array of vehicles. And you can check out a huge variety of them in the 132-image gallery below. It’s a rich heritage that Land Rover is only too keen to … [Read more...] about Good Lord, Land Rover Has Offered A Lot Of Different Models Over The Past 70 Years [132 Images]
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Land Rover celebrates 70 years since the launch of its first car
The first Land Rover went on display to the public 70 years ago today at the 1948 Amsterdam motor show and to celebrate the milestone the renowned maker of 4x4s has produced an online broadcast. The story of how the utilitarian vehicle was created as a stop-gap vehicle after the Second World War features many of the company’s landmark products and, of course, the people who make and drive them. It goes live at 8pm tonight (BST) at https://www.youtube.com/user/landrover Viewers can expect great models from the past as well as the most inspirational people behind the famous marque - and a look to the future with, according to Land Rover, “a level of insight only available direct from the factory”.... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about Land Rover celebrates 70 years since the launch of its first car
70 Years of Porsche Celebrated in Berlin
Tweet Tweet When you think about Porsche, you think about premium vehicles, vehicles that mix performance and comfort in one balanced package. The German automaker is definitely one of the most popular car manufacturers. It is no surprise that for its 70th birthday, Porsche organized an intriguing car expo. For this particular event Porsche decided to show the world some of the most iconic vehicles produced under its brand, up to this day. Without a doubt, this is more of an homage paid to the brand than a marketing move. This is quite clear on account of there being no charge for visiting this particular exhibition. The exhibit Porsche has organized includes a range of vehicles starting with those produced 70 years ago, ending with more recent products. The exposition will deal with lots of enthusiast interested to see 70 years of history jammed in a small space. The amount of history that Porsche wants to put us in contact with is huge. Such an opportunity is quite rare. Porsche … [Read more...] about 70 Years of Porsche Celebrated in Berlin
70 Years Of Land Rover Brings World Land Rover Day
To celebrate 70 years since the Land Rover debut back in 1948 at the Amsterdam Motor Show, the company has now confirmed the 30th of April 2018 will become World Land Rover Day. A huge 250m wide Defender outline was drawn in the French Alps snow by Simon Beck to mark Land Rover’s 70th anniversary. We are not sure what to expect on the 30th of April but if you want to watch what the manufacturer has up their sleeve and to take part in the celebrations, go to www.youtube.com/landrover at 21h00 SAST and use the hashtag #LandRover70Years Take a look at all the Land Rover models from the past 70 years below the video clip. 70 YEARS OF LAND ROVER TIMELINE 1948 Land Rover Series I launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show 1953 Long Wheelbase version of the Series I is introduced 1956 Oxford and Cambridge teams complete on London to Singapore expedition in Series I … [Read more...] about 70 Years Of Land Rover Brings World Land Rover Day
Hazel Park Raceway closes after nearly 70 years
HAZEL PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) - Hazel Park Raceway is closing after nearly 70 years of harness racing, the track announced on Thursday.The announcement was made at a staff meeting on Thursday morning. According to the track, they have entered into an agreement to sell its assets.It includes about 90 employees and the racetrack says it will try to offer transition services to affected employees to aid in their search for new employment.“Over the past 25 years, the gaming industry has dramatically changed throughout the country. Clearly, this has had a significant impact on the proud tradition of horseracing throughout Michigan," the raceway said in a release. "For nearly 70 years, Hazel Park Raceway has appreciated the hard work and support of both employees and fans, as well as the economic and entertainment value this venue has brought to the community.""It's a terrible thing, I've been racing ever since I was a kid," veteran horse racer James Jackson said. "I'm 72 years old and I've … [Read more...] about Hazel Park Raceway closes after nearly 70 years